The A35 is set to close this evening as work to improve the carriageway is carried out.

A hugely successful play highlighting the importance of mental health support is coming to Lyme Regis this month

A lifeboat station in west Dorset is celebrating its female volunteers during a national day of celebration

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has introduced a new booking portal to help British nationals get home from United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Part of the Coast Road is to close tomorrow as broadband work is carried out in Abbotsbury

Discover 10 of the best Dorset pubs with sea, harbour and countryside views around Weymouth, Portland, Dorchester, Bridport and Lyme Regis, all loved by locals.

Sherborne Lane in Lyme Regis is more than an out of place street name – it recalls centuries of ecclesiastical lordship by Sherborne Abbey over part of the seaside town.

Six deaths have now been associated with an "ongoing outbreak" of a Burkholderia stabilis found in four non-sterile alcohol-free wipe products.

This is the latest travel advice from the UK Foreign Office for any Brits heading to Egypt amid the Middle East war

PROPERTY upgrades have been approved across Bridport and Lyme Regis with Dorset Council signing off a mix of residential extensions, farm infrastructure and renewable energy installations.

St Mary’s Church in Halstock boasts a 15th-century tower with gargoyles and historic bells, Victorian enlargement inspired by Pugin, chest tombs in the churchyard, a nearby martyrdom site linked to the Quiet Woman pub, and the remarkable grave of J...

Here is what life was like when disgraced royal the former Prince Andrew was living in Chideock Manor in west Dorset

Once a lively theatre manager and hotelier, Wentworth Croke ended his days in Bridport, his long battle with sleeplessness leading to a fatal aspirin overdose in 1930.

We're remembering when there was a cement factory in Charmouth that was right by the beach - it's now the visitor centre

In 1936, 29‑year‑old mother‑of‑five Charlotte Bryant was the last Dorset woman to be hanged for murder - here is the tragic story of her execution

All Morrisons supermarkets across the UK will see this 'significant' major checkout change rolled out to help customers

A dog owner abseiled to the rescue of their dog that fell off a cliff in Charmouth

A high street store in Bridport is closing today.

A teenager from Beaminster who has ambitious plans to explore the world is soon to set off on an epic challenge sailing around Britain

Plans have been supported to turn a historic building in Bridport into an antiques business and family home

A woman from Lyme Regis has been spared jail time after breaking into a family’s home whilst they slept

A new project will see Dorset Police work with key charity partners to reach out into rural communities to raise awareness around violence against women and girls.

PROPERTY changes are being requested for a number of homes in the latest list of domestic planning applications for west Dorset.

Shoppers have been warned 'do not eat' Gü Blonde Chocolate Cheesecakes sold at UK supermarkets as FSA recall issued

Emirates has issued a major update to Brits after all flights to and from Dubai were 'suspended' this morning due to the Middle East war (March 7)

AN inquest jury has found that two teenagers took their own lives after the pair were arrested for alleged possession of indecent images of children.

PLANS are in motion to spend close to £200,000 on Bridport fire station whilst Charmouth station remains at risk of closure.

A major maintenance project is currently underway to protect a town’s iconic beach huts.

MILLIONS of pounds is being committed to tackling Dorset’s flooding risks.

WEST Dorset new planning applications range from creating a children’s indoor play centre to pop‑up camping, and historic building changes.

Etihad will resume a "limited commercial flight schedule" from Friday (March 6), operating between Abu Dhabi and 71 destinations - see the full list.

Leading pharmacist says spotting shingles early could save lives

A cordon is in place after a report of an ordnance in a west Dorset river sparked an emergency response

A listed building is to become a new shop in Bridport town centre

Fears that plans for a pub will create noise and smells have been raised by residents in Bridport

Major concerns have been raised about late‑night ‘boy racer’ activity in West Bay after a young driver crashed into a popular restaurant

A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered 'potentially life-changing' injuries following a crash on the A35

A PERSON has tragically died on the railway on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line

TRAINS running between Weymouth and London are disrupted due to emergency services responding to an incident on the line

A beauty spot has been closed to the public

The UK government has advised against travel to some countries - see where you should avoid going amid Middle East conflict.

We want to see your pictures of your costumes for World Book Day 2026 in west Dorset and we'll be sharing them right here!

Discover the secret sounds of bats and insects at “Sounds of the Sky: From Bats to Bugs”, a free evening talk at Dorchester Town Hall on 11 March 2026 as part of the Dorchester Science Festival

WARNINGS about the slippery surface on the Cobb at Lyme Regis have been given – after two recent falls from the structure, one a fatality.

A CRACKDOWN on fly-tipping has seen the number of fixed penalty notices handed out more than doubled over the last year

HARBOUR use at Lyme Regis and West Bay so far this season is on par with previous years, according to harbour master James Radcliffe.

It’s World Book Day 2026 today and we want to see West Dorset's best book character outfits

Businesses are striving to make things accessible, and whilst I've had to learn to ask, I have also found that so many are willing to change and learn with us.

Dorset Council announces 18-month road closures and parking restrictions in Lyme Regis, Bridport, Stoke Abbott, and Broadwindsor for fibre works and repairs.

Sir Keir Starmer said his belief was that the best way forward for all parties was a "negotiated settlement with Iran where they give up their nuclear ambitions".